Reverdin Suture Needle
Reverdin Suture Needle
Reverdin Suture Needle is a tool used during surgical procedures to assist in sewing or suturing. This needle contains a slide near the handle to allow the tiny eye on the tip of the needle to open or close. This small hole is also the location in which a thread is passed through. Various styles of needle curves are available according to the area that will need suturing.
Reynolds Dissecting Scissors
slightly curved blades, tenotomy tips
Reynolds Dissecting Scissors are handcrafted from surgical grade German stainless steel and are designed to allow for maximum control. The upper blade is sharp to cleanly cut through tissue while the lower blade is serrated to grip the tissue. There is also a model available with plain edges. The slightly curved blade style makes these instruments ideal for cutting deep tissues.
Rib Raspatory
Rib Raspatory
double-ended, 11-3/8" (29.0 cm)
Davidson-Alexander Rib Raspatory is commonly utilized in some cardiothoracic procedures. It features two scoop shaped heads, one small and one large, on opposing ends of the instrument. This raspatory can be useful in procedures where surgical approaches require entry through regions where it is necessary to go through the ribs or to enlarge certain openings to allow easier access to the surgical field.
Rib Raspatory
Rib Raspatory
double-ended, elevator blade 15.0 mm wide, stripper end 22.0 mm wide, 8-3/4" (22.0 cm)
Lebsche Sternal Chisel is an instrument commonly used in cardiothoracic procedures specifically in procedures involving splitting the sternum. This chisel is ideally used in a midline sternotomy where it is necessary to make an incision and create a split down the midline of the sternum. The chisel shaped instrument can be hit with a driving force such as a mallet to generate the power needed to split the bone.
Rib Retractors
Rib Retractors
aluminum arms & blades
Cooley Rib Retractor is the ideal instrument for use during cardiothoracic procedures when there is an absolute need to keep the surgical field open by spreading the ribs. These retractors are crafted from aluminum and have two arms with a lip that allows it to be inserted between the ribs and and adjustable ratchet which gives precise control of the amount of spread. This instrument is available in two sizes: adult and pediatric.
